Private Boat Trip Búzios: Drumond I Beaches & Fishermen's History

Four to seven hours on the water, choosing your own pace and menu.

A private boat trip in Búzios aboard Drumond I takes you past the city's most beautiful beaches while a live guide shares the history and tradition of local fishermen. The tour runs four to seven hours depending on the option you pick, and you can customize a buffet menu or bring your own food and drinks. The boat includes Bluetooth sound, three dive masks, a floating rug, grill and barbecue setup, cooler with ice and mineral water.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 334 per group, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

4-hour tour 10:00 and 14:00 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Private tour: you may bring your own meals and drinks of your choice, and we will gladly prepare everything. Private tour: the crew is 100% recommended by travellers. Duration: 4 hours, from 10:00 to 14:00 or from 14:00 to 18:00. Route: the beaches of Armação, Canto, Amores, Turtle, Bones, Azeda, João Fernandes, Manguinhos and Ilha Feia. Boat: a spacious boat with a bathroom, a freshwater shower, a Bluetooth speaker, a floating pasta and a floating rug. Originality and tradition: a traditional city tour recalling the stories of the peninsula with its original charm.

7-hour tour 10:00 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Private tour: you may bring your own meals and drinks of your choice, and we will gladly prepare everything. Private tour: the crew is 100% recommended by travellers. Duration: 7 hours, from 10:00 to 17:00. Route: the beaches of Armação, Canto, Amores, Turtle, Bones, Azeda, João Fernandes, Manguinhos and Ilha Feia. Boat: a spacious boat with a bathroom, a freshwater shower, a Bluetooth speaker, a floating pasta and a floating rug. Originality and tradition: a traditional city tour recalling the history of the peninsula with its original charm.

Four-hour tour with buffet 10:00 and 14:00 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Food and drinks are included: enjoy an incredible experience with a complete, personalized buffet on the most beautiful beaches of Búzios. Full private tour: the crew is 100% recommended by travellers. Duration: 4 hours, running from 10:00 to 14:00. Barbecue: beef or seafood; a vegetarian option is available. Beers, caipirinhas, sodas, juices and mineral water are provided. Route: the beaches of Armação, Canto, Amores, Turtle, Bones, Azeda, João Fernandes, Manguinhos and Ilha Feia. Boat: a spacious boat with a bathroom, a freshwater shower, Bluetooth sound, a floating pasta and a floating rug. Originality and tradition: a traditional city tour that recalls the stories of the peninsula with its original charm.

Seven-hour tour with buffet 10:00 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Full buffet: enjoy an incredible experience with a complete, personalized buffet on the most beautiful beaches of Búzios. Full private tour: the crew is 100% recommended by travellers. Duration: 7 hours, from 10:00 to 17:00. Barbecue: beef or seafood; a vegetarian option is available. Beers, caipirinhas, sodas, juices and mineral water are provided. Route: the beaches of Armação, Canto, Amores, Turtle, Bones, Azeda, João Fernandes, Manguinhos and Ilha Feia. Boat: a spacious boat with a bathroom, a freshwater shower, a Bluetooth speaker, a floating pasta and a floating rug. Originality and tradition: a traditional city tour recalling the stories of the peninsula with an original charm.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat ride in Búzios

• Board the Drumond I boat
• Enjoy traditional boat ride
• Visit beautiful beaches
• Learn fishermen history and tradition
• Have fun with friends and family

What’s included

• Live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• Bluetooth sound system.
• three dive masks and floating rug for water play.
• floating mackerel.
• onboard bathroom.
• grill and barbecue setup.
• cooler with ice and mineral water.
• optional customizable buffet (or bring your own food and drinks).

Times

• Every day 10:00 14:00

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Before you book

Group Private 3 group tours ›

Live guide English, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 2 with pickup ›

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Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Public transport nearby

Operated by Drumond I Passeio de Barco

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The experience

The Drumond I is yours alone: no other groups, no shared schedule. A live guide fluent in English, Spanish or Portuguese narrates the route and the stories of Búzios's fishing heritage as you move between the beaches. You choose the four-hour option if you want an afternoon on the water, or the seven-hour version if you're ready to spend most of the day aboard. The boat carries everything you need to swim: three dive masks, a floating rug and a floating mackerel for play in the water. A bathroom is onboard.

Food and drinks are your call. Bring your own, or book the tour with a customizable buffet included. You shape the menu before you arrive. The boat has a full grill and barbecue setup, cooler stocked with ice, and mineral water provided. Bluetooth sound means you control the music. The route itself follows the coastline to the beaches that define Búzios, with the guide pointing out the landmarks and the working fishermen's traditions that still shape the city.

The boat is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby if you need them. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are welcome. The tour suits all fitness levels. You're on the water, not hiking or climbing.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What beaches does the Drumond I visit on this private boat trip?

The tour route covers the best and most beautiful beaches in Búzios, following the coastline and the history of the city's fishing tradition. The exact beaches depend on conditions and your preferences on the day, which the guide can adjust since the boat is yours alone.

Can I bring my own food and drinks, or does the tour include a meal?

You can bring your own food and drinks aboard. Alternatively, you can book the tour with a customizable buffet included. You plan the menu before arrival, and the boat's grill and barbecue are set up to prepare it.

How long does the private boat trip last?

The Drumond I tour runs either four hours or seven hours, depending on which option you choose at checkout. Both are private to your group.

What's included for swimming and water activities?

The boat carries three dive masks, a floating rug and a floating mackerel so you can play and swim in the water. A bathroom is onboard, and Bluetooth sound lets you play your own music while you're anchored.

Is the boat accessible for people with mobility needs?

Yes, the Drumond I is wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are available nearby, and the boat's facilities are designed to accommodate guests of all physical fitness levels.